4.2.1

Organisms and Energy

Test yourself

Energy

Organisms need energy for many reasons:

Illustrative background for GrowthIllustrative background for Growth ?? "content

Growth

  • To make larger molecules from smaller molecules. For example:
    • Glucose molecules can be joined together to produce starch (in plants).
    • Proteins can be made from amino acids in plants and animals.
Illustrative background for ContractionIllustrative background for Contraction ?? "content

Contraction

  • To contract the muscles of animals, allowing them to move.
Illustrative background for HomeostasisIllustrative background for Homeostasis ?? "content

Homeostasis

  • To keep the body temperature of warm-blooded animals (mammals and birds) relatively constant.

Jump to other topics

1Cell Biology

1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

5.2The Human Nervous System

5.3Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4Plant Hormones

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

7Ecology

Go student ad image

Unlock your full potential with GoStudent tutoring

  • Affordable 1:1 tutoring from the comfort of your home

  • Tutors are matched to your specific learning needs

  • 30+ school subjects covered

Book a free trial lesson